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The Ukrainians Have Room to Maneuver in Peace Deal Proposal
The plan on offer is better than originally reported. Ukraine should work to make the Russians say no. Source link
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Business
US: Wall St opens higher as December rate cut bets strengthen
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Friday (Nov 21) as traders raised bets on an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in…
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Nearly 800 air traffic controllers, technicians to get $10k bonus for perfect attendance in shutdown
Hundreds of air traffic controllers and technicians who had perfect attendance during the government shutdown will be awarded $10,000 for…
Business
Infinity Development aims to raise net proceeds of S$11.1 million in Catalist IPO
The adhesive manufacturer will use the bulk of the net proceeds, or S$6.2 million, towards expanding in overseas markets Hong Kong-based…
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Trump removes hefty tariffs on coffee, other Brazilian agriculture products
President Trump has removed 40% tariffs on Brazilian coffee, cocoa, beef and other agricultural products that are not grown in sufficient…
Business
Ex-Lloyd’s CEO lost US$17 million AIG job after office romance
American International Group’s announcement last week that it was parting ways with incoming President John Neal stunned insurance…
Business
Jardine Matheson’s Q3 performance ‘in line with expectations’
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson said in a bourse filing on Friday (Nov 21) that its performance for the third quarter of…
Business
Mandarin Oriental posts ‘stable’ underlying net profit for Q3
Hotel group Mandarin Oriental, which is undergoing a privatisation bid from its majority shareholder Jardine Matheson, posted a “stable”…
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Going Nuclear
The Trump administration is right to make nuclear power part of the U.S. energy solution. Source link
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Is President Trump Thinking About Greenland Again?
Much-touted pharmaceutical deals could end up giving the president new leverage. Source link
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The Tariffs Aren’t Helping
Donald Trump is a wholeheartedly pro-manufacturing president, and he’s definitely here to help — with a dizzying array of tariffs. Source…
Fashion
Uranus Will Shine Brighter Than Ever on Nov 21 — Here's How to See it!
Skywatchers are in for a cosmic treat this November, as Uranus reaches its brightest point of the year. The distant ice giant will shine…
Business
Vietnam Launches Campaign to Strengthen its Footprint in Global Tourism Market
The northern province of Vietnam's Ninh Binh hosted a conference on national tourism promotion for 2026 with the goal of boosting…
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European arms makers retreat as Ukraine peace plan gains traction
European defence shares fell to their lowest levels since late August on Friday (Nov 21), pausing their strong run this year, after…
Culture
Dev Hynes Returns as Blood Orange
Also: the kamancheh playing of Kayhan Kalhor, Ethan Lipton’s surrealist “The Seat of Our Pants,” our writers’ holiday traditions, and…
Fashion
Is AI making some people delusional? Families and experts are worried
Generative artificial intelligence has quickly permeated much of what we do online, proving helpful for many. But for a small minority of…
Culture
“Hamnet” Feels Elemental, but Is It Just Highly Effective Grief Porn?
Zhao’s first three features were steeped in documentary realism, shot with a sturdy, windswept lyricism and abounding in nonprofessional…
Fashion
Singapore Police Warn of Concert Ticket Scams as BLACKPINK Fans Report Losses
The Singapore police have issued an advisory urging the public to stay alert to concert ticket scams, after at least 11 people reported…
Business
Indian rupee slides to record low, central bank likely intervenes near 89.50/USD
The Indian rupee weakened to a lifetime low against the greenback on Friday (Nov 21), pressured by shrinking risk appetite amid fading…
Business
Japanese logistics firm Nippon Express expands footprint in Singapore
Move enables it to meet increasing demand for logistics services amid development of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Logistics…
Business
Asia tech rout resumes as stocks slide on AI valuation fears
ASIA’S tech-heavy markets slumped as sell-offs in sector leaders resumed on mounting concerns over stretched artificial intelligence…
Business
Intel CEO Tan Lip-Bu denies claims new hire stole TSMC trade secrets
The executive is alleged to have taken proprietary knowhow from his former employer just before his departure Intel chief executive…